Roscoe D. Dix

Roscoe Dexter Dix (June 11, 1839  September 5, 1912) was a Michigan politician who served as Michigan Auditor General from 1897 to 1900.

Roscoe D. Dix
Michigan Auditor General
In office
1897–1900
GovernorHazen S. Pingree
Preceded byStanley W. Turner
Succeeded byPerry F. Powers
Personal details
Born(1839-06-11)June 11, 1839
Jefferson County, New York
DiedSeptember 5, 1912(1912-09-05) (aged 73)
Berrien Springs, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
SpouseVirginia M. Kephart
Military service
Allegiance United States Army (Union Army)
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Early life

Dix was born in Jefferson County, New York on June 11, 1839, to parents Dexter Ozias and Mary Eliza Dix.[1] Dix is distantly related to Robert Treat.[2]

Military career

Dix fought with the Union Army in the American Civil War. Dix was injured in a battle in Knoxville, Tennessee, in which he was permanently disabled.[2]

Career

At some point in his life, Dix had various jobs, including that of a barber, a real estate agent, and a banker. From 1887 to 1890, Dix served as Michigan land commissioner. Dix served as the Michigan Auditor General from 1897 to 1900.[2]

Personal life

On January 2, 1867, Dix married Virginia M. Kephart.[1] Together, they had at least three children. Dix was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.[2]

Death

Dix died on September 5, 1912, in Berrien Springs, Michigan. He was interred at Rose Hill Cemetery in Berrien Springs.[1][2]

References

  1. "Roscoe Dexter Dix Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
  2. "Dipaola to Dixie". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 8, 2020.


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